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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1030 15th St. N.W. Suite 500 East |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26023-12
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6. House ID# 311890000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: L. Ann Wilson |
Date | 1/23/2019 9:21:43 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and administration officials on motor vehicle manufacturing industry, advancement of vehicle technology, creation of new vehicle components and systems that improve safety and thefuel efficiency of motor vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Lehner |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap.
Oppose HR 5728, Workplace Democracy Act and S.2810 Workplace Democracy Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Thomas |
Lehner |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress on advanced safety technologies for heavy and light duty vehicles, and the importance of vehicle inspection programs.
Advocated for regulatory incentives to encourage installation of advanced heavy duty vehicle safety technology.
Educated members of Congress and administration on industry support for ESC rule for heavy vehicles and FMCSA "Beyond Compliance" Program.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on updating NCAP to include crash avoidance information.
Educated members of Congress on our position on infrastructure and the highway trust fund.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on policies to foster innovation of highly automated vehicles. Supported S. 1885, the AV START Act and H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act, including the Inhofe amendment on data access.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Lehner |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of NAFTA on the motor vehicle supplier industry.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on the motor vehicle supplier industry.
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the challenges created by tariff exclusions processes
S. 177/HR 5281 the Global Trade Accountability Act
HR 5760 the Trade Authority Protection Act
Educated members of Congress and the administration on the effects and impact of S 3013, Corker Toomey/bill to amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on the motor vehicle supplier industry.
Corker motion to instruct conferees on HR 5895
HR 6337 - To amend the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to require Congressional approval before the President adjusts imports that are determined to threaten to impair national security.
HR 5760 - Trade Authority Protection Act
S. 3329 - Trade Security Act of 2018
S. 3266 - Automotive Jobs Act of 2018
S. 3230 - A bill to impose a limitation on increases in duties on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, to improve congressional oversight of tariffs imposed to protect national security, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Vice President of the U.S.
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
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Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated Congress on supplier role in motor vehicle research & development.
S. 1225 Vehicle Innovation Act and H.R. 4050, Vehicle Innovation Act
S.1460, the Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 - Sec. 1411 & Sec. 1412
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educate members of Congress and administration officials to work to prevent the importation of counterfeit automotive parts.
Educated policy makers about the proliferation of counterfeits in e-commerce.
Shared information on markets known for selling fake auto parts.
S. 372 / H.R. 1057 - the STOP Act
U.S. Copyright office and members of House and Senate: educated members and submitted comments during 7th triennial review of Digital Millenium Copyright Act, regarding exemptions for consumers and third party repair technicians to service vehicle electronics.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Catherine |
Boland |
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Thomas |
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Ann |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported HR 350 and S 203, the RPM Act of 2016.
Educated members of Congress on the impact of Phase 2 heavy duty fuel efficiency and emissions rules on industry-supported retaining glider kit language in Phase 2
Educated members of Congress on vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions.
S. 1273/HR 4011, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Notice of Proposed Rule-Making
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration on DOE funding on Vehicle Technology Research, HR 5895/S.2795
Funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) for fiscal year 2019
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Cathrine |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration about the need to preserve 5.9GHz spectrum, currently reserved by Department of Transportation (DOT) for pending wireless communications between vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Catherine |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educated members of Congress and the administration on importance of apprenticeships to the industry and on workforce training/skills gap.
Job training provisions in S.756 - First Step Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ann |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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